Human Resource Assistant - WESTMORELAND COMMUNITY ACTION : Job Details

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Description Our human resources team is accepting applicants for a Human Resource Assistant. Using your human resources and office administration experience, assisting Human Resource Director in the efficient, accurate, and confidential completion of all duties pertaining to personnel. You will accomplish this by:

• Processing, verifying, and maintaining personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence;
• Explaining company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants;
• Answering questions regarding eligibility, earnings, benefits, and other pertinent information;
• Compiling and preparing reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities;
• Publishing job posts for available positions;
• Conducting new hire orientations as part of onboarding;
• Conducting and scheduling background checks for applicants and Agency personnel;
• Reviewing time sheets, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies; and
• Process and issue employee paychecks and statements of earnings and deductions.

Westmoreland Community Action is a non-profit organization that works to connect individuals and families to opportunities and resources throughout the community to improve their quality of life and help to reduce poverty in the community. This is accomplished through housing, counseling, support, education, intervention, collaborations, partnerships, information, referrals, and networking. Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency required; Associates or Bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in office work; pervious HR experience preferred.
• Ability to establish, develop, and maintain an effective and pleasant working relationship with personnel.
• Must possess a valid PA driver's license, $15,000/$30,000 bodily liability auto insurance, and a reasonably clean driving record.
• Must be able to provide or successfully obtain child abuse, state police, fingerprint-based criminal background, and sex offender registry clearances.

Hourly based on years of experience: $17.80 - $19.48.Benefits:

• 100% Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability polices,
• ICHRA health plans - Using an allowance, choose the best plan for you,
• 16 paid holidays,
• 10 days of vacation in first year of employment,
• Sick time,
• 8% retirement match after 1 year and 1000 hours of service,
• Mileage reimbursement,
• Time and a half for holidays worked.

Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community and those that we seek to serve. If you, in good faith, believe that you are qualified to succeed in this position, we encourage you to apply. Please include a cover letter to tell us about your unique qualifications for the position. Our hiring manager will review your application and, if interested, will contact you regarding next steps. Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Days Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt LocationThis position is currently accepting applications.